Featuring work by Gilda Acosta, Gia Catauro and Ellie Vega

January 9 – February 10, 2018

Exhibit Reception, Saturday, January 20th from 7-9pm

Comprised of a blend of pen and pencil sketches, watercolors and photography depicting tattoo designs, Etched in Skin will provide a window into the process of tattooing from the initial outlines most often drawn on tracing paper to the finished product: living skin. Some of the tattoo collectors shown in the photographs will be present during the show's opening, allowing their varied origins and appearance to emphasize mainstream society’s newfound acceptance of the once stigmatized and controversial practice.

To achieve this, individuals (everyday people of conservative appearance wearing extensive tattoo work) will be in attendance at the gallery opening, allowing newcomers to view their work in person as well as on photographic displays depicting the design process and application of their tattoo(s). There will be written text alongside each visual explaining their individual motivation and collaboration with their tattoo artist.

ArtSpace Herndon

ArtSpace Herndon is a gallery and performance venue created and supported by art lovers in the greater Herndon area providing opportunities for local artists and photographers to exhibit their art, teach classes, and offer workshops. As a gathering place celebrating the arts, ArtSpace Herndon is also a showcase for performers. ArtSpace Herndon is attracting artists and performers at local, national, and international levels.

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Arts Herndon is an independent 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization and serves as the official arts agency of the Town of Herndon. We operate ArtSpace Herndon, the Art Gallery and Performance Space at 750 Center Street, Herndon. We also provide arts education, arts scholarships, works of public art and grants to small arts organizations and artists.

All Arts Herndon programming and exhibits are made possible in part by generous contributions from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Town of Herndon, Arts Fairfax, the Nelson J and Katherine Friant Post Foundation, Steve and Pat Macintyre, and by our generous sponsors, supporters and volunteers.